Nicholas J.

Barker
4026 Doneva Rd, Moorpark, CA 93021
(805)791-5681 njbarker805@gmail.com nicholas-barker.weebly.com
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EDUCATION
Arizona State University – Phoenix, AZ
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication August 2018 – December 2020
B.A. in Sports Journalism
Cumulative GPA: 3.87
Relevant Course Work: News Reporting and Writing Multimedia Journalism
Sports Reporting Sports Videography
Television Sports Reporting Data in Sports

Moorpark College
Undeclared August 2016 – May 2018
Relevant Course Work: Interpersonal Communication
Statistics
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EXPERIENCE
Cronkite News / Arizona PBS (Student Journalist)
 Created Digital / Broadcast stories for Cronkite News / Arizona PBS
 Developed and pitched story ideas to directors for publication consideration
 Participated in roundtable discussions with peers to advance story ideas
Times Media Group Internship / Freelance
 Covered MLB, MLS, NCAA, PGA, NHL, NASCAR and High School sports
 Pitched story ideas to editors and completed articles on strict deadlines.
 Interviewed current and former athletes
AZPreps365 Sports Reporter for Washington High School (Phoenix, AZ)
 Covered Boys Varsity Golf, Girls Varsity Volleyball and Boys Varsity Basketball
 Completed comprehensive research, called team contacts, attended games/practices and reviewed other
resources to complete articles on a strict deadline.

Relevant Skills:

Media Operations Understanding Interviewing Strength

Story Development Editing and Annotating
Investigative Ability Organization/Time Management

OTHER EXPERIENCE
Canoga Auto Body (Canoga Park, CA) June 2018 – August 2018
 Picked up / delivered automotive parts from or to dealerships and vendors
 Inspected and maintained facility to maximize cleanliness and support upkeep targets

Premier Coach Auto Collision (Thousand Oaks, CA) May 2015 – August 2017
 Parts Manager
 Picked up / delivered parts

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Adobe After Effects Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere Basic HTML / CSS
Microsoft Word